I read (more or less) three books on Saturday's 24-hour readathon. I had every intention of being a good little blogger and writing my reviews right away so I wouldn't get too far behind. Yeah, didn't happen. Reading was much more fun than writing reviews. But I don't want to ignore the books altogether, so I thought I would try some more two sentence reviews.
Around the World on Two Wheels: Annie Londonderry's Extraordinary by Peter Zheutlin
| Summary: In 1895, Annie Londonderry "rode her bicycle" around the world and made the most of her newfound celebrity. Review: Zheutlin sometimes seemed to be stretching a small amount of material to fill more pages, but overall, this was a fascinating look at the status of women's rights at the turn of the century. |  |
The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland
| Summary: Artemisia's deepest desire to be a painter causes her many struggles in 17th century Italy. Review: Although I didn't love Artemisia as a character, I was completely hooked by her story, especially since she was a real person! |  |
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
| Summary: Two women who want to marry men named Ernest combine with a tale of unknown identities and trickery to create a hilarious play. Review: Oscar Wilde's wit is sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes subtly sarcastic, and always enjoyable! |  |
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